Linebacker NaVorro Bowman was also not present though he was given the day off by 49ers coach Jim Tomsula. Bowman missed the 2014 season after sustaining an ACL tear during the 2013 playoffs.

49ers' Phil Dawson hits both field goals Week 17

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(12/28/14) San Francisco kicker Phil Dawson hit both his field goals Week 17 against the Cardinals.

Dawson managed to convert from 37 yards and 53 yards out during the contest. He added two extra points. Dawson converted 25 of 31 attempts this season.

49ers K Phil Dawson scores five points vs. Chargers Week 16

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(12/21/14) 49ers kicker Phil Dawson made five extra points but missed his only field-goal attempt in his team's 38-35 overtime loss to the Chargers in Week 16.

Dawson didn't have much of a shot at converting his lone field-goal try, as his team tasked him with attempting to avoid overtime by nailing a 60-yard field goal at the end of regulation. He didn't come close, and the 49ers went on to lose in overtime.

Dawson has made 23 of his 29 attempts this season and is now 5 for 8 from 50 yards or more. He'll square off with the Cardinals in Week 17.

49ers' Phil Dawson doesn't get a field goal chance Week 15

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(12/14/14) San Francisco kicker Phil Dawson did not receive a field goal attempt Week 15 against the Seahawks.

The 49ers rarely made it to the red zone against Seattle. Dawson could have had an opportunity the one time the team made it to the red zone, but Jim Harbaugh opted to go for it on fourth down. Frank Gore was able to convert, taking the field goal chance away from Dawson.

Dawson will look for more Week 16 against the Chargers.

49ers kicker Phil Dawson hits two field goals Week 14

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(12/7/14) San Francisco kicker Phil Dawson hit two field goals Week 14 against the Raiders.

Dawson managed to hit from 20 yards and 52 yards out. Dawson had two other chances during the game, but wound up missing out. He had an attempt from 54 yards that was good, but a penalty took points off the board. The team had to punt on the next play. Dawson had another chance to hit from 47 yards out later in the contest, but missed wide left. He also hit his only extra point attempt of the day.

Dawson will look for more Week 15 against the Seahawks.

12/28/2014 22:1649ers win 20-17 in Jim Harbaugh's last game
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Jim Harbaugh got doused with a celebratory shower after his final game coaching the San Francisco 49ers, then said his goodbyes with handshakes and hugs all around.

12/28/2014 21:4149ers win 20-17 in Jim Harbaugh's last game
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Jim Harbaugh got doused with a celebratory shower after his final game coaching the San Francisco 49ers, then said his goodbyes with handshakes and hugs all around.

Even as he nears 40, you can do a lot worse at kicker than Phil Dawson. The veteran nailed 80.6 percent of his attempts in 2014, but still connected on six of 50 yards or more, his highest total since 2012. The 49ers offense struggled with consistency last year and he finished 16th in Fantasy scoring as a result. However, Dawson is a reliable option on what should still be a decent offense, making him worth a look on Draft Day.
(Updated 4/22/15)